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1. Alex H.
“Alex was a LIFESAVER. She was amazing with our puppy. We had booked with her for our wedding day and she went above and beyond. She got to our house on time and was able to bring our dog to and from the venue for pictures with no questions asked. We will definitely be using her for our puppy anytime we need a sitter.”
2. Carolyn R.
“Carolyn was great with Nala. My little girl loved Carolyn right from the very start. She had a great time with Carolyn. Thanks so much, and we'll see Carolyn again.”
3. Heather H.
“Heather was AMAZING. My older dog is very unsure with new people and she did great with him. She kept us update every day and made my wife and I very comfortable that our puppies were in great hands! She will be our first option if we need someone in the future!”
4. Stevie-Rae W.
“Stevie is wonderful and highly recommend! She took great care of our boys and we will absolutely be using Stevie for the rest of our time in Newport”
5. Kathryn C.
“Kat was very attentive to Zeppo while we were away for several days. She also kept in touch with us and was quick to respond. We will definitely ask her to sit for us again!”
6. Emeline M.
“Emeline was amazing! My dogs loved her and so did I. She sent pictures and message and kept us up to date on how they were doing. I always felt stress free!”
7. Cassidy B.
“Cassidy was fantastic! Our dog Sam absolutely loved her. She communicated several times per day for the entire visit including numerous pictures and videos of our boy playing and snuggling. He was a very happy boy upon our return so I know he enjoyed her company. Also- the house was spotless when we returned and she left us a lovely note. We recommend her highly!!”
8. Sydney M.
“Sydney did a fantastic job house sitting, and caring for our dog and cat. She arrived on time and listened well to my detailed pet care instructions. We can definitely trust her in our home and we know that can count on her! Thanks again Sydney!”
9. Megan G.
“This was the first time Megan watched our little dog, Santi, and we would definitely hire her again! She was very detail oriented, carefully following care instructions to continue consistent schedule and training practices. She provided meticulous notes and cute photos summarizing their days. Megan was respectful of our house, and went above and beyond leaving the house ready for us when we got back. Highly recommend Megan’s services!”
10. Olivia M.
“Olivia has a lot of experience with dogs; she is loving and wonderful with them. Olivia is responsible and communicates well throughout the sitting experience. Our dog is always excited to see her. I trust her completely and would not hesitate to hire her.”
11. Lisa P.
“Lisa was wonderful. Gave my Bear her complete attention and lots of genuine TLC. Followed all instructions and left me a wonderful note summarizing the weekend. I can say she is trustworthy, reliable, mature, and truly loves animals and her job. I can't recommend her highly enough. ???”
12. Jordan D.
“Jordan is wonderful with animals. With his own dog, Moose, he is patient and very committed to having a well trained dog. Jordan treats his dog and all dogs alike as if they are apart of the family. I highly recommend using his services!”
13. Caroline K.
“Caroline was fantastic! Otis had a great time and I received plenty of updates and pictures. Made our trip even better knowing Otis was being well cared for.”
14. Mary M.
About: I have been dog sitting for friends and family for 4 years now with up to 3 dogs at a time. I have also spent summers cat sitting long term for a family with 4 cats. I am a student athlete at Roger Williams University. My afternoons are scheduled to be free so I’m available most afternoons and now weekends during the off season. I like to best care for the fur babies by giving them the most at home experience. Whatever is routine for the animals and comfortable from the owners, is the best way I like to care for them. Lots of petting and playing is also given in excess when I care for fur babies.
15. Lexi M.
“I have worked with and developed a relationship with Lexi for the past 5 years, and I have come to know her as one of the most caring and loving people in my life. She puts 110% effort into every aspect of her job and personal life. I have never seen her turn down a challenge or give up on something that is important to her. Along with working together, we volunteer together at an animal shelter, and I have never seen her smile bigger than when she is taking care of and socializing the animals. Watching her interact with animals is so pure and you can see the love she has for everything and everyone. Lexi will be an amazing and responsible caregiver for all animals, and I have no doubt that she will be a tremendous asset to the Rover team.”
16. Emily M.
“Emily is amazing! Mabel is very anxious and fearful of new people and environments. Emily did such a great job meeting Mabel where she was at and sticking to her routine. I would absolutely book Emily again for an overnight stay! Thank you Emily!!”
17. Kimberly J.
“I had Kimberly stay over and watch my two small Pomeranians. She is super friendly and professional, and very trustworthy which is very important if someone is staying in your home. I am definitely using her services again. The dogs looked like they had more fun with her than with me on a daily basis. Highly recommend!!”
18. Anna B.
“Anna was great and able to accommodate my fur babies one more night (last min) when my flight got cancelled. I would def rebook and highly recommend her for house sitting.”
19. Isabel S.
“We’re so happy that Isabel took great care of our house and dog when we were out of town. She kept in touch with us and we came back to a happy, tired dog : )”
20. Leila Z.
“Leila was on time and ready to work. The pups were healthy and happy to see us after our trip! House looked great upon our return. What more can you ask???!”
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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Portsmouth on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $50 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your needs.
As of Jul 2024, there are 945 house sitters in Portsmouth. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your house’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 85% of Portsmouth house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Portsmouth have an average of 14 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 repeat clients. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare house sitters in Portsmouth.
Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. Portsmouth house sitters are great for:
- Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
- Cats and caged pets
- Pet parents on a tight schedule
- Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your house sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.